# Apples to Apples

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1999
- **BGG Rating**: 5.7
- **BGG Rank**: #8235
- **Players**: 4-10 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.15 / 5
- **Designers**: Mark Alan Osterhaus, Matthew Kirby
- **Artists**: John Kovalic
- **Publishers**: (Unknown), 64 Ounce Games, Beverly Enterprises, Inc., Excalibur Electronics, Holiday Games, Mattel, Inc., Out of the Box Publishing, Pegasus Spiele, Tactic
- **Categories**: Card Game, Humor, Party Game, Word Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Player Judge, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
If you love light‑hearted party games with plenty of laughs, Apples to Apples is the perfect pick; the fun lies in the creative combos.Ultra‑simple rulesFast‑paced roundsGreat for big groupsJudge’s taste mattersCards may feel repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Apples to Apples is the party classic that turns words into laughter. The deck is split into two piles: Descriptions, featuring adjectives like "hairy" or "smarmy," and Things, filled with a wide variety of nouns. Each round starts with the active player drawing a Description card and reading the adjective aloud. The other players secretly pick from their hand the Thing card that best matches that adjective and place it face‑down. The judge then reveals all the choices, selects the one they like most, and awards the Description card to the player who submitted the winning Thing. The first player to collect a predetermined number of Description cards wins. The rules are straightforward, the game runs quickly (about 20‑30 minutes), and it supports 4‑10 players, making it ideal for large groups. Expansions add more cards, but the core mechanic stays the same: creative matching, spontaneous humor, and a dash of subjective judging. That’s why Apples to Apples remains a go‑to favorite at casual gatherings, delivering memorable moments and plenty of fun without complexity.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
4 to 10 players, making it perfect for parties.

### How long does a game take?
About 20–30 minutes, depending on how many rounds you play.

### What’s the complexity level?
Very low; the rules can be explained in a few minutes.

### What components are included?
Description cards, Thing cards, and a brief rule sheet.

### Who should play it?
Anyone who enjoys social, humorous games with quick interactions and no heavy strategy.

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